Point-of-Care Liver Ultrasonography Course: Basic Skills, Part 1B (Ticketed)

Description

This symposium introduces the concept of point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) of the liver as an extension of the clinical exam to be performed by hepatology clinicians. Presenters provide a rationale for the use of POCUS, the basics of liver ultrasonography, common applications, and a path to implement POCUS in clinical practice.

Presentations

8:00 AM - 8:10 AM
Nov 10 2025
Washington, D.C.

Introduction to Liver Point-of-Care Ultrasonography

Jose D Debes, MD, PhD, FAASLD, Presenter
Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension
Liver Cancer
Trainee
8:10 AM - 8:20 AM
Nov 10 2025
Washington, D.C.

Implementation of Point-of-Care Ultrasonography in Clinical Practice

Amir Hossein Gougol, Presenter
Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension
Liver Cancer
Trainee
8:20 AM - 8:30 AM
Nov 10 2025
Washington, D.C.

Basics of Point-of-Care Ultrasonography

Matteo Rosselli, Consultant, Presenter
Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension
Liver Cancer
Trainee
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM
Nov 10 2025
Washington, D.C.

Basics of Hepatology Ultrasonography

Yuko Kono, MD, PhD, FAASLD, Presenter
Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension
Liver Cancer
Trainee
10:57 AM - 10:57 AM
Nov 10 2025
Washington, D.C.

Hands-On Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasonography

Moon Young Kim Prof, M.D., Presenter
Do Seon Song, Presenter
Nae-Yun Heo, MD, PhD, Presenter
Ki Tae Suk, M.D., Ph.D., Presenter
Sang Gyune Kim, M.D., Presenter
Thomas Vanwolleghem, MD PhD, Presenter
Robert J De Knegt, MD, PhD, Presenter
Matteo Rosselli, Consultant, Presenter
Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension
Liver Cancer
Trainee

Objectives

  • Outline the potential uses of point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) in clinical practice in outpatient and inpatient settings.
  • Describe the basics concepts of ultrasonography applied to adult and pediatric hepatology.
  • Practice basic skills to perform limited liver POCUS.
Chair

Jose D Debes, MD, PhD, FAASLD

University of Minnesota